MSI B85-015EU User manual

G52-B0791XB

Nightblade Z97

Nightblade Z97C

Nightblade B85

Nightblade B85C

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Contents

Copyright Notice ��iii

Trademarks ��iii

Revision ��iii

Upgrade and Warranty ��iv

Acquisition of Replaceable Parts ��iv

Technical Support ��iv

Green Product Features ��iv

Environmental Policy �� v

Chemical Substances Information �� v

Battery Information �� v

Safety Instructions ��vi

CE Conformity �� viii

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement �� viii

WEEE Statement �� viii

1. Overview ............................................................ 1-1

Nightblade Z97 Overview �� 1-2

Nightblade Z97C Overview �� 1-3

Nightblade B85 Overview �� 1-4

Nightblade B85C Overview �� 1-5

Packing Contents �� 1-6

Optional Accessories �� 1-6

OC Genie Button (Nightblade Z97) �� 1-7

LED Light Button (Nightblade Z97C/ B85/ B85C) �� 1-7

BIOS and Driver Updates �� 1-7

Cleaning the Dust Container �� 1-8

2. System Operations ............................................. 2-1

Power Management �� 2-2

Network Connection (Windows 8�x) �� 2-4

System Recovery (Windows 8�x) �� 2-7

Preface

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Copyright Notice

The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR

INTERNATIONAL� We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no

guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents� Our products are under continual

improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice�

Trademarks

All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners�

Revision

Revision Date

V4�0 2014/ 07

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Upgrade and Warranty

Please note that certain components preinstalled in the product may be upgradable

or replaceable by user’s request� For any further information about the product users

purchased, please contact the local dealer� Do not attempt to upgrade or replace any

component of the product if you are not an authorized dealer or service center, since it

may cause the warranty void� It is strongly recommended that you contact the authorized

dealer or service center for any upgrade or replace service�

Acquisition of Replaceable Parts

Please be noticed that the acquisition of replaceable parts (or compatible ones) of

the product users purchased in certain countries or territories may be fullled by the

manufacturer within 5 years at most since the product has been discontinued, depending

on the ocial regulations declared at the time. Please contact the manufacturer via

http://www�msi�com/support/ for the detailed information about the acquisition of spare

parts�

Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s

manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor� Alternatively, please

try the following help resources for further guidance� Visit the MSI website for technical

guide, BIOS updates, driver updates and other information via http://www�msi�com/

support/

Green Product Features

◙ Reduced energy consumption during use and stand-by

◙ Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health

◙ Easily dismantled and recycled

◙ Reduced use of natural resources by encouraging recycling

◙ Extended product lifetime through easy upgrades

◙ Reduced solid waste production through take-back policy

Preface

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Environmental Policy

◙ The product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts

and recycling and should not be thrown away at its end of life�

◙ Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for

recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products�

◙ Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor for further recycling

information�

◙ Users may also reach us at gpcontdev@msi�com for information regarding

proper Disposal, Take-back, Recycling, and Disassembly of MSI products�

Chemical Substances Information

In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation

(Regulation EC No� 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council), MSI

provides the information of chemical substances in products at:

http://www�msi�com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm�html

Battery Information

European Union:

Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be

disposed of as unsorted household waste� Please use the

public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in

compliance with the local regulations�

Taiwan:

For better environmental protection, waste batteries should

be collected separately for recycling or special disposal�

California, USA:

The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special

handling when recycled or disposed of in California�

For further information please visit:

http://www�dtsc�ca�gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced� Replace only with the

same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer�

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Safety Instructions

◙ Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly�

◙ All cautions and warnings on the equipment or user’s manual should be

noted�

Keep the User’s Guide that comes with the package for future reference�

Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature�

Lay this equipment on a reliable at surface before setting it up.

◙ Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been

adjusted properly to the value of 100~240V before connecting the equipment

to the power outlet� Do not disable the protective earth pin from the plug�

The equipment must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet�

◙ Always unplug the AC power cord before installing any add-on card or

module to the equipment�

◙ Always disconnect the AC power cord or switch the wall socket o if the

equipment would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy

consumption�

◙ Power Supply: AC 100-240V~, 50/60Hz, 5-2�5A (option 1)

AC 100-127V~, 50/60Hz, 9�0A; AC 220-240V~, 50/60Hz, 4�5A (option 2)

The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the

equipment from overheating� Do not cover the ventilator�

Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a storage

temperature above 60

O

C (140

O

F) or below 0

O

C (32

O

F), which may damage the

equipment�

NOTE: The maximum operating temperature is around 40

O

C�

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Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical

shock�

Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it� Do not place

anything on the power cord�

◙ When installing the coaxial cable to the TV Tuner, it is necessary to ensure

that the metal shield is reliably connected to protective earthing system of

the building�

◙ Cable distribution system should be grounded (earthed) in accordance with

ANSI/NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC), in particular Section

820�93, Grounding of Outer Conductive Shield of a Coaxial Cable�

Always keep the strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the

equipment�

If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service

personnel:

◙ The power cord or plug is damaged�

◙ Liquid has penetrated into the equipment�

◙ The equipment has been exposed to moisture�

◙ The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to

user’s manual�

◙ The equipment has dropped and damaged�

◙ The equipment has obvious sign of breakage�

1� The optical storage devices are classied as CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Use of

controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specied

is prohibited�

2� Do not touch the lens inside the drive�

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CE Conformity

Hereby, Micro-Star International CO�, LTD declares that this device is

in compliance with the essential safety requirements and other relevant

provisions set out in the European Directive�

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference

Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for

a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules� These

limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation� This equipment generates,

uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications� However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation� If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures

listed below:

￭ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna�

￭ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver�

￭ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which

the receiver is connected�

￭ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help�

Notice 1

The changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment�

Notice 2

Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply

with the emission limits�

VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU�

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules� Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

1� this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2� this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation�

WEEE Statement

Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes eect on August

13, 2005, products of “electrical and electronic equipment” cannot be

discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered

electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end

of their useful life�

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Overview

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Nightblade Z97 Overview

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1� USB 3�0 port

2� Microphone jack

3� Line-Out jack

4� OC button

5� LED indicator

6� System power button

7� USB 2�0 port

8� Power jack

9� Audio port

10� eSATA port

11� USB 2�0 port

12� HDMI port

13� Displayport

14� USB 3�0 port

15� Clear CMOS button

16� PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port

17� Optical S/PDIF-Out

18� RJ-45 LAN port

19� Antenna connector

Overview

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Nightblade Z97C Overview

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1� USB 3�0 port

2� Microphone jack

3� Line-Out jack

4� LED light button

5� LED indicator

6� System power button

7� USB 2�0 port

8� Power jack

9� USB 2�0 port

10� Clear CMOS button

11� GO2BIOS button

12� Displayport

13� DVI-I port

14� USB 3�0 port

15� Audio port

16� PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port

17� Optical S/PDIF-Out

18� HDMI port

19� Antenna connector

20� RJ-45 LAN port

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Nightblade B85 Overview

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1� USB 3�0 port

2� Microphone jack

3� Line-Out jack

4� LED light button

5� LED indicator

6� System power button

7� USB 2�0 port

8� Power jack

9� USB 2�0 port

10� Clear CMOS button

11� Displayport

12� DVI-I port

13� USB 3�0 port

14� Audio port

15� PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port

16� Optical S/PDIF-Out

17� HDMI port

18� Antenna connector

19� eSATA port

20� RJ-45 LAN port

Overview

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1 2 3 4 657

Nightblade B85C Overview

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1� USB 3�0 port

2� Microphone jack

3� Line-Out jack

4� LED light button

5� LED indicator

6� System power button

7� USB 2�0 port

8� Power jack

9� USB 2�0 port

10� Clear CMOS button

11� GO2BIOS button

12� Displayport

13� DVI-I port

14� USB 3�0 port

15� Audio port

16� PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port

17� Optical S/PDIF-Out

18� HDMI port

19� Antenna connector

20� RJ-45 LAN port

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Packing Contents

* Please contact us immediately if any of the items is damaged or missing�

* The illustrations are for reference only and your packing contents may slightly vary

depending on the model you purchased�

Optional Accessories

Drivers Disc

User Guide

Nightblade

Antenna x 2

(Optional)

M3 Screw

M2 ScrewSATA Cable

Thumber Screw

#6-32 Flat Screw

CPU Cooler CPU Cooler

#6-32 Sunk Screw

T5 Screw

VGA Sponge

Slim ODD Cable

Handle Sleeve

Utilities Disc

Fan Power Cable

(Optional)

Overview

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OC Genie Button (Nightblade Z97)

OC Genie button can help to gain the better perfomance while playing 3D games�

■ Push the OC Genie button before booting�

■ The button will light when the system is powered on�

■ To disable the OC, please make sure that the OC Genie button is o before

booting�

LED Light Button (Nightblade Z97C/

B85/ B85C)

Push the LED light button to turn on or o the LED on the bottom of the chassis.

BIOS and Driver Updates

Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other

information�

http://www�msi�com/service/download/

Keyword: Nightblade

OC Genie OFF OC Genie ON

LED OFF LED ON

PB1-8

Cleaning the Dust Container

Important

Regularly cleaning the dust container could keep the system well-ventilated� Clean the

dust container with clean water and dry it before replacing it to the system�

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System Operations

This chapter provides you with essential information on system operations�

Important

All information is subject to change without prior notice�

System Operations

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Power Management

Power management of personal computers (PCs) and monitors has the potential to

save signicant amounts of electricity as well as deliver environmental benets.

To be energy ecient, turn o your display or set your PC to sleep mode after a period

of user inactivity�

h Power Management in Windows 8.x

■ [Power Options] in Windows OS allow you to control the power management

features of your display, hard drive, and battery� Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]

> [System and Security]�

Then click on the [Power Options] link�

Select a power plan that suits your personal needs. You may also ne-tune the

settings by clicking [Change plan settings]�

■ The Shut Down Computer menu presents the options of Sleep (S3/S4) & Shut

Down (S5) for rapid and easy management of your system power�

h Power Management through ENERGY STAR

qualied monitors

The power management feature allows the computer to initiate a low-power or “Sleep”

mode after a period of user inactivity� When used with an external ENERGY STAR

qualied monitor, this feature also supports similar power management features of the

monitor� To take advantage of these potential energy savings, the power management

feature has been preset to behave in the following ways when the system is operating

on AC power:

■ Turn o the display after 15 minutes

■ Initiate Sleep after 30 minutes

System Operations

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h Waking the System Up

The computer shall be able to wake up from power saving mode in response to a

command from any of the following:

■ the power button,

■ the network (Wake On LAN),

■ the mouse,

■ the keyboard�

Energy Saving Tips:

■ Turn o the monitor by pressing the monitor power button

after a period of user inactivity�

■ Tune the settings in Power Options under Windows OS to

optimize your PC’s power management�

■ Install power saving software to manage your PC’s energy consumption�

■ Always disconnect the AC power cord or switch the wall socket o if your PC

would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption�

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Network Connection (Windows 8.x)

h Wired LAN

1� Go to [Start] > [Control Panel]�

2� Select [View network status and tasks] under [Network and Internet]�

3� To establish a new connection, select [Network and Sharing Center]�

4� Select [Set up a new connection or network]�

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